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now, this may well present a problem for john boehner's caucus, because john boehner sent a letter to the president this week with his own plan, which advocates what just might be the least popular policy in american politics. okay, maybe that's hyperbole. but just be a tiny bit, i mean, mandatory gay marriage, in which every single married straight person had to immediately divorce their spouse, and accept a state-assigned same-gender spouse to replace them would probably be more popular than what john boehner proposed this week. what bjorn baijohn boehner is a is making medicare available to fewer americans. as it happens, there is brand-new polling out today on how americans feel about the idea of congress using these deficit negotiations to make cuts to medicare.ç 79% of americans say they do not want congress to touch medicare in these deficit negotiations. 79%. if you want to get specific about john boehner's proposal, what he wants to do to medicare is to raise the eligibility age from 65 to 67. and as it turns out, there is also recent polling on that specific proposal. and
now, this may well present a problem for john boehner's caucus, because john boehner sent a letter to the president this week with his own plan, which advocates what just might be the least popular policy in american politics. okay, maybe that's hyperbole. but just be a tiny bit, i mean, mandatory gay marriage, in which every single married straight person had to immediately divorce their spouse, and accept a state-assigned same-gender spouse to replace them would probably be more popular than...
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president obama rejected the latest proposal from john boehner. the president and the democrats are focused on revenue and they are determined to make sure that the top tax rates go up. >> unfortunately, the speaker's proposal right now is still out of balance. he talks, for example, about $800 billion worth of revenues, but he says he's going to do that by lowering rates. when you look at the math, it doesn't work. >> harry reid wasted no time explaining why the boehner proposal is not serious. >> math. you can't get from here to there unless you raise the rates. that's why romney couldn't explain it during the presidential election. no one can explain it because you can't do it. >> jay carney says the speaker's plans raises more questions than answers. >> we don't know who pays. we don't know what we're talking about in terms of actual legislation to increase revenues. it's magic beans and fairy dust. >> john boehner's heavy-handed approach to leadership, boehner and the republican steering committee kicked four republican congressmen out of the
president obama rejected the latest proposal from john boehner. the president and the democrats are focused on revenue and they are determined to make sure that the top tax rates go up. >> unfortunately, the speaker's proposal right now is still out of balance. he talks, for example, about $800 billion worth of revenues, but he says he's going to do that by lowering rates. when you look at the math, it doesn't work. >> harry reid wasted no time explaining why the boehner proposal is...
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that must be part of what john boehner is really objecting to. richard wolfe, great to have you with us tonight for the discussion. >> my pleasure. >> facts are facts. will it stick with the american people? what do you think? >> well, i think it's very hard for the republicans to do what they're doing right now, which is to say, who are you going to believe? me or your lying eyes? you know, the economy is moving in a very different direction from where they want it to be. so they have two choices. they can try and say, the economy could've, should've, would've better if a republican would have been there. kind of what mitt romney is trying to say. that kind of conditional argument is very hard to pull off. or they can do what john boehner is doing and say, you know what, it's actually terrible. no matter what you're hearing in the news, no matter what you're seeing, it's all bad. you can fool some of the people all the time, and some of the people are not ever going to work for this president. >> you've got 450 right-wing talkers across america
that must be part of what john boehner is really objecting to. richard wolfe, great to have you with us tonight for the discussion. >> my pleasure. >> facts are facts. will it stick with the american people? what do you think? >> well, i think it's very hard for the republicans to do what they're doing right now, which is to say, who are you going to believe? me or your lying eyes? you know, the economy is moving in a very different direction from where they want it to be. so...
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let's turn to the fiscal cliff, we are watching john boehner, playing out on a national stage a game i am not sure the national media quite gets ors perhaps even they as astute asst they are, the game of politics they quite get.g this is everything for a lot of people, what do you make of it>i in their attitudes, their demeanor, their personality? >> everybody is trying to beth right, it needs to happen for what is best for our country anm in this country. >> is almost a testosterone contest. it is not about winning for the american people is about winning for the party, i can do it better than you, it has to be who wins, w who loses? >> psychologically it is unsettling because it interferes with their comfort level in terms of spending and feelingf comfortable.th >> i don't think about it, they noticed a game of chicken when it comes to this fiscal cliff. lou: etc. look a except when wet projections. talking about another recession.
let's turn to the fiscal cliff, we are watching john boehner, playing out on a national stage a game i am not sure the national media quite gets ors perhaps even they as astute asst they are, the game of politics they quite get.g this is everything for a lot of people, what do you make of it>i in their attitudes, their demeanor, their personality? >> everybody is trying to beth right, it needs to happen for what is best for our country anm in this country. >> is almost a...
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. >> we will set john boehner straight. >> we can't go back to a policy that has america go it alone. >> vice president joe biden is lighting him up on the stump, and scott walkers december picture ration is reaching a new level. >> small business doesn't want uncertainty and we saw it back then. >> good to have you with us tonight, folks, thanks for watching. leave it to the church to find the underbelly of the republican party. paul ryan tried top defend his budget. one day after 90 faculty members wrote a letter of protest. i also brought a copy of my budget with me, so that we can have a fact based conversation on the facts as they are, not as some have reinterpreted it. >> ryan says he wanted a fact-based conversation. he should know that 60% of cuts come from programs like food stamps, medicaid, pell grants and job training. ryan has run right into a conflict with the catholic church. leaders understand how draconian these cuts are. keep in mind this budget was passed in union -- this is what they want. protesters were outside toot, they said the dignity of the he was sharply cr
. >> we will set john boehner straight. >> we can't go back to a policy that has america go it alone. >> vice president joe biden is lighting him up on the stump, and scott walkers december picture ration is reaching a new level. >> small business doesn't want uncertainty and we saw it back then. >> good to have you with us tonight, folks, thanks for watching. leave it to the church to find the underbelly of the republican party. paul ryan tried top defend his...
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does john boehner want to do that, to haul him in hand cuffs essentially? we'll see. you know, i saw another former speaker today, newt gingrich, and we also spoke about this. and he was basically licking his chops over this. he thinks it's very, very politically advantageous for the republicans with pro gun voters, a number of whom are democrats. they think they can score points in states like michigan which has a lot of second amendment supporters in it, swing state, so this is heavily politicized right now. the question is, will the republican house go too far and get on the wrong side of public opinion? they're already disliked by the american public. if they actually follow through on what a contempt charge actually carries, and arrest eric holder, we'll see how the american public reacts. i don't think it would be positive. >> it would seem to me the american public, and i can only imagine how fair minded americans would be reacting, that they haven't even gotten testimony from all of the people and gotten all of the information about this program, but they're r
does john boehner want to do that, to haul him in hand cuffs essentially? we'll see. you know, i saw another former speaker today, newt gingrich, and we also spoke about this. and he was basically licking his chops over this. he thinks it's very, very politically advantageous for the republicans with pro gun voters, a number of whom are democrats. they think they can score points in states like michigan which has a lot of second amendment supporters in it, swing state, so this is heavily...
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for example, john boehner. how did things go for you trying to get in to see the speaker of the house? >> we've heard speaker boehner repeat, after continuous mass shootings in our country, that talking about mass changes to our laws would be inappropriate at this time. so during the week that begins with the fifth anniversary of virginia tech and ends with the 13th anniversary of columbine, the two probably most infamous shootings in our country's history, john boehner was unable to meet with us this week because he was too busy. so my question remains, when would be an appropriate time, mr. speaker, to talk about this? because 32 americans are killed every day. following your logic, there will never be a time to talk to us, anat
for example, john boehner. how did things go for you trying to get in to see the speaker of the house? >> we've heard speaker boehner repeat, after continuous mass shootings in our country, that talking about mass changes to our laws would be inappropriate at this time. so during the week that begins with the fifth anniversary of virginia tech and ends with the 13th anniversary of columbine, the two probably most infamous shootings in our country's history, john boehner was unable to meet...
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and boehner, speaker john boehner, spoke today and said, wait, just cool your jets. we've got a lot of negotiating to do. they're not going to let that happen. but the stock market may be telling us that the house in checkmate will wind up with a recession from the fiscal cliff. in other words, no deal making means bad recession. is that a scenario -- is that what the market's telling us? >> i think you're dead on. if you look at what's happened, real incomes have fallen much more during the recovery than they did during the preceding recession. 4.8% down versus 2.7% down. unemployment is higher now than when the president first took office. what's made people feel good is a rising stock market. they felt wealthier. now with all these big tax increases coming on on capital gains and dividends, people don't feel that anymore. the significance of this poll, larry, is it's the first poll taken after the election. and the rhetoric has been very strong, also from harry reid. remember, when it looked like romney might win, he said there's going to be in reaching across the
and boehner, speaker john boehner, spoke today and said, wait, just cool your jets. we've got a lot of negotiating to do. they're not going to let that happen. but the stock market may be telling us that the house in checkmate will wind up with a recession from the fiscal cliff. in other words, no deal making means bad recession. is that a scenario -- is that what the market's telling us? >> i think you're dead on. if you look at what's happened, real incomes have fallen much more during...
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john boehner, i respect him enormously. but he's in a pickle. if you're trying to rebrand the republican party and john boehner wants a compromise with president obama, that compromise is going to be very large tax hikes. you may not get the spending cuts you want. you may not get the entitlement reform, but it will have the gop footprints all over it. how do you brand under those circumstances? >> well, i think that as long as you explain the cuts, so if you explain that cutting spending is good and it's going to allow you to create jobs and allow you to keep more money here in the united states, people are going to understand that. but the problem with the republican party is that they often don't explain why cutting spending is a good thing. so when these triggers happen and when spending cuts happen, people just see them as sacrificial and something that's going to hurt them rather than something that's going to be beneficial in the long run. >> the country -- i mean, the latest "wall street journal" poll does say that the country wants a co
john boehner, i respect him enormously. but he's in a pickle. if you're trying to rebrand the republican party and john boehner wants a compromise with president obama, that compromise is going to be very large tax hikes. you may not get the spending cuts you want. you may not get the entitlement reform, but it will have the gop footprints all over it. how do you brand under those circumstances? >> well, i think that as long as you explain the cuts, so if you explain that cutting spending...
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earlier reports of this story had it john boehner would be on hand, but john boehner is not even in washington, d.c., and a spokesperson told us they haven't been invited. so figure that out. who will follow as it continues to break but right now a meettng with congressional leaders on the fiscal cliff with the president on hand tomorrow, friday, and we will shirk over that. i put different topic. even if you aren't a frequent flyer, my next guest says you can enjoy the perks of being one. like being upgraded to first class and it is not as hard as you think. now, rick, have waited for this segment for the whole show because i wanted that elite status but i don't fly enough to really earn it. so tell me, how can i get that elite status without doing all the work were spending all the money? >> typically the one bad problem with elite status if you have to fly. you don't have to fly very much. we'll give you an example of how my wife achieved elite status in one trip but typically a big difference between the miles you get on your credit card and bonuses and vendors to those you can use to rede
earlier reports of this story had it john boehner would be on hand, but john boehner is not even in washington, d.c., and a spokesperson told us they haven't been invited. so figure that out. who will follow as it continues to break but right now a meettng with congressional leaders on the fiscal cliff with the president on hand tomorrow, friday, and we will shirk over that. i put different topic. even if you aren't a frequent flyer, my next guest says you can enjoy the perks of being one. like...
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for example, john boehner. how did things go for you trying to get in to see the speaker of the house? >> we've heard speaker boehner repeat, after continuous mass shootings in our country, that talking about mass changes to our laws would be inappropriate at this time. so during the week that begins with the fifth anniversary of virginia tech and ends with the 13th anniversary of columbine, the two probably most infamous shootings in our country's history, john boehner was unable to meet with us this week because he was too busy. so my question remains, when would be an appropriate time, mr. speaker, to talk about this? because 32 americans are killed every day. following your logic, there will never be a time to talk to us, and that's just unacceptable. >> when the virginia tech massacre happene and you felt that outpouring of sympathy nationally, did you expect we're going to be able to do something about this? >> when i learned what laws we needed to change, how simple
for example, john boehner. how did things go for you trying to get in to see the speaker of the house? >> we've heard speaker boehner repeat, after continuous mass shootings in our country, that talking about mass changes to our laws would be inappropriate at this time. so during the week that begins with the fifth anniversary of virginia tech and ends with the 13th anniversary of columbine, the two probably most infamous shootings in our country's history, john boehner was unable to meet...
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>> well, john boehner came identity. we are so happy that he came out to support this campaign. he knows that, you know, my opponent came in with $1 million. we have been able to raise money, stay toe to toe with him, the lt quarter. but we have to close the gap and not allow the outside liberal groups to buy this race and so, he is making a statement as i am, that everyone needs to get on board. go to the web site. do everything they can to make a clear statement to the president and those who sent the president, that we are no longer going to stand for these tactics. we are going to allow the economy to grow and to create jobs and practice fiscal discipline and written our country back. hope and change doesn't lie with washington. hoot lies with us and i need everyone to stand up with me. >> greta: you are challenging an incumbent. this an open seat? >> it's an open seat. >> greta: oh, it is? >> it is -- no, it is. he can't voted for himself. as a matter of fact, he lives in the second district. he has decided to jump into the fourth district. i live in the fourth district. we
>> well, john boehner came identity. we are so happy that he came out to support this campaign. he knows that, you know, my opponent came in with $1 million. we have been able to raise money, stay toe to toe with him, the lt quarter. but we have to close the gap and not allow the outside liberal groups to buy this race and so, he is making a statement as i am, that everyone needs to get on board. go to the web site. do everything they can to make a clear statement to the president and...
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we heard that today from house speaker john boehner. we also heard that other key republic members. one member of that committee that voted holder in contempt who worked as a federal prosecutor for six years says on fast and furious, it is time for answers. >> this is not a political exercise to me. it's respect for the rule of law. it's the criminal justice system. if we can't rise above politics, here is the other thing, bill, if this were a republic attorney general, he still needs to give us the documents. >> the republics still want to see the paperwork. we are told the house is going to vote on this next week. the final precise day has not yet been announced. shep? >> shepard: mike emanuel on capitol hill. the next big pot dealer might be a federal government. not ours. the government of uruguay. that country's administration is pushing a plan now to let the government sell marijuana. it's apparently aimed at cutting violence and taking profits away from street dealers. uruguay reportedly plans to put the proceeds from sales into rehabilitation programs for drug users. if the
we heard that today from house speaker john boehner. we also heard that other key republic members. one member of that committee that voted holder in contempt who worked as a federal prosecutor for six years says on fast and furious, it is time for answers. >> this is not a political exercise to me. it's respect for the rule of law. it's the criminal justice system. if we can't rise above politics, here is the other thing, bill, if this were a republic attorney general, he still needs to...
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but i it's something he said to john boehner leaving any room for compromise? if politicians don't take us over the cliff, will the unions? what the they're planning this k in from boston to houston threatening to strike you in the wallet. eric: read the headlines and they say that president is giving up his vacation takes toe a fiscal cliff deal, but is there any room for negotiation? let's talk about it a little bit. >> the president is heading back to washington to attempt a last-ditch effort with speaker boehner to forge some compromise to avert a fiscal cliff which will kick in in six days if nothing isone done. those are the headlines are we talking about is cutting his vacation short in tha and that l well and good. is there anything that can be done because they really seem to be at an impasse before christmms, the republicans in the houseors, imploded and a ve, very tight spot and i suspect if there is to be a deal it'll be a pretty on powering one for all involved. eric: john boehner, putting it up on the screen. $800 billion in tax revenue on the tab
but i it's something he said to john boehner leaving any room for compromise? if politicians don't take us over the cliff, will the unions? what the they're planning this k in from boston to houston threatening to strike you in the wallet. eric: read the headlines and they say that president is giving up his vacation takes toe a fiscal cliff deal, but is there any room for negotiation? let's talk about it a little bit. >> the president is heading back to washington to attempt a last-ditch...
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john boehner is meeting with president obama at the white house. we have new signs today that the gop's support is crumbling. and they called it the crime of the century. five young men convicted of a heinous assault in new york's central park. the only problem sfwh they didn't do it. >>> once a juvenile is broken down, you can basically tell him anything. and, you know, they fed me the names. >> my interview with the central park five, a powerful story of injustice and fighting for what's right. you're watching po ining "polit nation" on msnbc. [ male announcer ] it's that time of year again. time for citi price rewind. because your daughter really wants that pink castle thing. and you really don't want to pay more than you have to. only citi price rewind automatically searches for the lowest price. and if it finds one, you get refunded the difference. just use your citi card and register your purchase online. have a super sparkly day! ok. [ male announcer ] now all you need is a magic carriage. citi price rewind. start saving at citi.com/pricerew
john boehner is meeting with president obama at the white house. we have new signs today that the gop's support is crumbling. and they called it the crime of the century. five young men convicted of a heinous assault in new york's central park. the only problem sfwh they didn't do it. >>> once a juvenile is broken down, you can basically tell him anything. and, you know, they fed me the names. >> my interview with the central park five, a powerful story of injustice and fighting...
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what mitt romney and john boehner are doing, are they being dragged too far to the right. you can bet that the nra will use its strength and wealth and expertise in communicating with base voters. i think there are some voters that in pennsylvania and ohio and wisconsin who may from the nra on this issue to contribute more, maybe volunteer more. maybe to vote when they otherwise wouldn't be energized to vote. that is a factor here. i think the republicans can be pleased about even if they might be losing the battle in the center on this issue to some extent. >> steve, what drives the antipathy from the right? if all the cabinet members and others tracked it. it's holder who is most per sooeed as the surrogate of obama and who has the wrath of the harshest criticism. it could be uncomfortable to talk about this stuff. you have to can consider the possibility there might be an aspect of race and culture in that. you have the justice department. first of all, you have the carricture of obama in the right a lot. that he's this sort of secret black radical. and he's looking to
what mitt romney and john boehner are doing, are they being dragged too far to the right. you can bet that the nra will use its strength and wealth and expertise in communicating with base voters. i think there are some voters that in pennsylvania and ohio and wisconsin who may from the nra on this issue to contribute more, maybe volunteer more. maybe to vote when they otherwise wouldn't be energized to vote. that is a factor here. i think the republicans can be pleased about even if they might...
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. >>> house speaker john boehner holds a weekly brief ing from about ten minutes, at 11:15 eastern, and we will take you there live, once it starts. certain to talk about the insider trading bill which was housed in the vote of 76-2. differences between the two will worked out. it's possible there will create to the health care coverage of contraception. a member of the house energy and commerce committee, certainly the committee that will consider possible legislation according to speaker boehner. she joined us on this morning's "washington journal." >> joining us on "washington journal," diana beget, a democrat of colorado, a member of the energy and commerce committee and as well as co-chair of the house choice caucus. correct? >> the house perfect choice caucus. >> right. and she is here to talk about some of the issues around planned parenthood and the rules regarding contraception with the health care law. first of all, i want to ask you about the investigation that the chairman of your subcommittee on the energy and commerce committee, cliff sterns, has instigated against planned
. >>> house speaker john boehner holds a weekly brief ing from about ten minutes, at 11:15 eastern, and we will take you there live, once it starts. certain to talk about the insider trading bill which was housed in the vote of 76-2. differences between the two will worked out. it's possible there will create to the health care coverage of contraception. a member of the house energy and commerce committee, certainly the committee that will consider possible legislation according to...
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. >> coming up president obama and john boehner both talking fiscal cliff. are they talking to each other? is anyone in washington talking to each other? our panel is here to talk about that next. >> one of our favorite videos of the year. back of the police car. he's back. you have to see what he has done now. stay tuned. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] jill and her mouth have lived a great life. but she has some dental issues she's not happy about. so i introduced jill to crest pro-health for life. selected for people over 50. pro-health for life is a toothpaste that defends against tender, inflamed gums, sensitivity and weak enamel. conditions people over 50 experience. crest pro-health for life. so jill can keep living the good life. crest. life opens up when you do. now we need a little bit more... [ male announcer ] at humana, we understand the value of quality time and personal attention. which is why we are proud to partner with health care professionals who understand the difference that quality time with our members can make... that's a very nice ca
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now, in a continuing effort to distract from the issue at hand, speaker of the house john boehner is hitting the president on his travel schedule. how week. boehner says president obama's trips to discuss keeping student loan rates low, something that would benefit millions of americans are beneath the presidency? boehner wants the obama campaign to reimburse the treasury. >> frankly, i think this is beneath the dignity of the white house. for the president to make a campaign issue out of this and then to travel to three battleground states and go to three large college campuses on taxpayer's money to try to make this a political issue is pa ethic. >> president obama is out there talking about a serious economic issue with young people in this country. those trips were official business and the gop is trying to play games here. the "associated press" reports the democrats have already reimbursed $1.5 million for president obama's political travel. that's more than $1.3 million the republican party paid for the entire 2004 bush re-election campaign. how about that speaker? any comment
now, in a continuing effort to distract from the issue at hand, speaker of the house john boehner is hitting the president on his travel schedule. how week. boehner says president obama's trips to discuss keeping student loan rates low, something that would benefit millions of americans are beneath the presidency? boehner wants the obama campaign to reimburse the treasury. >> frankly, i think this is beneath the dignity of the white house. for the president to make a campaign issue out of...
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i think john boehner is in a nightmare situation. it could not be a cleaner case for republicans defending only the tax cuts for the top 2%. this is very clear. mitt romney tried to parse it and say, well, maybe we'll get revenue from capping deductions. maybe we'll go after the mortgage interest or some other deductions. that was litigated. they lost. it's simple and clear to everyone that 98% of the tax cuts could go through tomorrow, today, any time if boehner got out of the way. but he still has the rejectionists in the lame duck caucus, and i think he's a little afraid the right flank might come at that speakership he has to reup for on january. he has to talk the tea party, talk even though he knows it's a losing proposition. >> i know you're a progressive, and that's why i love you. but let's talk politics. why does a political party that hopes to get 51% of the country in the next presidential election put all its stock in 2%? >> well, you're dealing with reality. the reality -- >> yeah. >> the tea party caucus of the house w
i think john boehner is in a nightmare situation. it could not be a cleaner case for republicans defending only the tax cuts for the top 2%. this is very clear. mitt romney tried to parse it and say, well, maybe we'll get revenue from capping deductions. maybe we'll go after the mortgage interest or some other deductions. that was litigated. they lost. it's simple and clear to everyone that 98% of the tax cuts could go through tomorrow, today, any time if boehner got out of the way. but he...
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but now these 12 democratic female seine stores written a letter to john boehner demanding that mr. boehner say what he is going to do on this issue. and lo, a miracle is upon us. ♪ just a solid note. i thought it was going to be halleluj hallelujah. i love these things. there is mystery to them. once in our lives, we are seeing democrat it is using a wedge issue against republicans. instead of republicans using a wedge issue against democrats. this never happens. democrats never do this. wedge issues are one of the most effective and diabolical thing also you cs you can do in politics and democrats don't do them, they are doing it now it. a when issue and the republicans use it against democrats is like abortion rights, gay rights, maybe prayer in schools, race often. they take something which is the kind of issue which some democratic voters might not agree with the rest of the majority of that party, making the issue august huge issue with tons of attention and tops of focus that democrats have to deal with, republicans can then drive a wedge between the voters who disagree wit
but now these 12 democratic female seine stores written a letter to john boehner demanding that mr. boehner say what he is going to do on this issue. and lo, a miracle is upon us. ♪ just a solid note. i thought it was going to be halleluj hallelujah. i love these things. there is mystery to them. once in our lives, we are seeing democrat it is using a wedge issue against republicans. instead of republicans using a wedge issue against democrats. this never happens. democrats never do this....
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house speaker john boehner recently held a closed door strategy session with republican members. according to "the new york times," he told them quote, this is a debate we want to have. there are problems for blaming any president for prices at the pump. prices nearly doubled under president obama. but economists both liberal and conservative point out a key reason why the prices were low when the president took office. the recession. people drove less, flew less. demand lowered. "business week" crunching numbers reports that domestic oil production is at its highest level in eight years. however, some of that production was approved before president obama took office. important to note that. oil imports are down as well. critics including the american petroleum institute claims it is slow in new drilling leases and permits which can impact future production. in any case, experts we've spoken to say there's not much this president or any president can do to effect gasoline prices. the price of gasoline depends on global demand. the price also spikes up when rogue nations like ira
house speaker john boehner recently held a closed door strategy session with republican members. according to "the new york times," he told them quote, this is a debate we want to have. there are problems for blaming any president for prices at the pump. prices nearly doubled under president obama. but economists both liberal and conservative point out a key reason why the prices were low when the president took office. the recession. people drove less, flew less. demand lowered....
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house speaker john boehner also briefed reporters today saying quote, americans deserve the truth of what happened in operation fast and furious. he declined to say if he felt attorney general eric holder should resign. the house voted yesterday to hold the attorney general in contempt of congress for refusing to comply with a s&p in the fast and furious investigation. a full house vote is scheduled for next week. his briefing is just under 15 minutes. >> good morning, everyone. the american people are continuing to ask the question where are the jobs? middle class families and small businesses struggling with high unemployment, rising prices and stagnant wages. republicans have been relentlessly focused on helping small businesses create jobs and we're going to remain focused on that goal. congress also has a responsibility to the american people to learn the truth about what happened in infrastructure and furious. on february 4th, 2011, the department of justice denied allegations that it allowed guns to be smuggled into the -- into mexico. ten months later, the justice department
house speaker john boehner also briefed reporters today saying quote, americans deserve the truth of what happened in operation fast and furious. he declined to say if he felt attorney general eric holder should resign. the house voted yesterday to hold the attorney general in contempt of congress for refusing to comply with a s&p in the fast and furious investigation. a full house vote is scheduled for next week. his briefing is just under 15 minutes. >> good morning, everyone. the...
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neil: let me ask you many argue that speaker john boehner did causquasi blink. they have 54 days to do it. >> you hav both sides saying we need to cut spending and raise revenue, the issue is rates or reform, businesses, cannot withstand more and higher rates, we have the highest tax rates in the world for corporation, we can take all money of wealthy people. this the country that would only run the country for a few weeks. >> let's say compromise, get rid of credit, and allowances would that be tolerable to a lot of your ceo friends? >> i think that is what the ceos are saying, we are run committee for economic development. with three endorsement campaigns, everyone says fine raise more revenue, but there needs to be a plan but not through rates, then you destroy growththat is the issue, we need a pro-growth policy, only way to deal with tax reform in a way that flattens it, reduces loophole. >> i just don't see it. you are far more plugged into this stuff, than i am, i do not see the will on part of president this argued fairness. on rich paying more, and dism
neil: let me ask you many argue that speaker john boehner did causquasi blink. they have 54 days to do it. >> you hav both sides saying we need to cut spending and raise revenue, the issue is rates or reform, businesses, cannot withstand more and higher rates, we have the highest tax rates in the world for corporation, we can take all money of wealthy people. this the country that would only run the country for a few weeks. >> let's say compromise, get rid of credit, and allowances...
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. >> the president expressed openness to reductions in spending with talks with john boehner but not structural changes, not ending the federal entitlement to medicare or medicaid as the ryan budget would do as a block grant. where do think that goes after the election? >> i think the president crossed a rubicon thereby putting medicare and medicaid on the table, hundreds of billions of dollars in cuts in medicare not to mention the $700 billion that romney tried to put back in. that was ironic. so security, no, that has not been on the table. i think he has already done so and i suspect he will continue. >> i will go to the audience in a minute. the medicare $700 billion is one of the only times i have been washington were politics transferred resources down the generational latter. the baby boom is 80% white and moved the money into a young population. in many ways, it is striking that came under such explicit attack for a kind of rebalancing that i think you are getting at as well. the amount we're spending on these entitlements primarily for the airily and what it means for our a
. >> the president expressed openness to reductions in spending with talks with john boehner but not structural changes, not ending the federal entitlement to medicare or medicaid as the ryan budget would do as a block grant. where do think that goes after the election? >> i think the president crossed a rubicon thereby putting medicare and medicaid on the table, hundreds of billions of dollars in cuts in medicare not to mention the $700 billion that romney tried to put back in....